Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits
Camp Barrett, Virginia · 256 ft · In Prince William Forest Park
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At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 256 ft (78 m)256 ft78 m
Sites8
Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Other campgrounds in Prince William Forest Park 6
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Cabin Camp 5 (By Reservation Only)National Park · facts not yet known1.2 mi
- Cabin Camp 2 (By Reservation Only)National Park · facts not yet known1.6 mi
- Cabin Camp 32 loops · A unit and B unit · 13 sites · $50–$70 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov2.6 mi
- Oak Ridge Campground3 loops · Loop A, Loop B, Loop C · 100 sites · $26 a night · full hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov3.0 mi
- Cabin Camp 4 (By Reservation Only)National Park · facts not yet known3.7 mi
- Prince William Forest RV Park72 sites · $50 a night · full hookups · Reserve on princewilliamrvpark.com4.3 mi
Also in the park: 7 group areas · 1 backcountry camp · 6 single sites
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About
Overview
Looking for some peace and quiet? Want to get back to nature, listen to the sounds of the nocturnal world, or simplify your life? Then come experience primitive camping at Prince William Forest Park’s Chopawamsic Backcountry Area.
Chopawamsic (chop-uh-WAHM-zik), Algonquian for “small, divided river flats”, consists of about 400 acres (162 ha) of backcountry with a wilderness-like feel in a remote area of Prince William Forest Park. Within this tract of land, there are eight designated hike in campsites. Campsites are accessible from a two-mile (3.2 km) loop trail.
From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
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Weather
National Weather Service
- TuePatchy Fog then Sunny, 3% chance of rain82°63°
- WedSunny, 4% chance of rain88°64°
- ThuRain Showers Likely, 57% chance of rain69°60°
- FriChance Showers And Thunderstorms, 40% chance of rain81°48°
- SatSunny, 4% chance of rain57°38°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOvernight parking: Rosie's Gaming Emporium 4.0 mi · The Rose Gaming Resort 4.6 mi · Cracker Barrel · Dumfries 4.8 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 0.4 mi
Campsite #4
Camp Barrett, VA · On National Park Service land · Prince William Forest Park
- 0.6 mi
Campsite #5
Camp Barrett, VA · On National Park Service land · Prince William Forest Park
- 0.6 mi
Campsite #3
Camp Barrett, VA · On National Park Service land · Prince William Forest Park
- 0.6 mi
Campsite #6
Camp Barrett, VA · On National Park Service land · Prince William Forest Park
- 0.7 mi
Campsite #7
Camp Barrett, VA · On National Park Service land · Prince William Forest Park
- 0.9 mi
Campsite #8
Camp Barrett, VA · On National Park Service land · Prince William Forest Park
Location and contact
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